Tag: Manchester


‘Public funds’ for Man United stadium

Manchester United stadium update May 2024

Manchester United’s part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe believes there is a very good case for a new stadium for the club to be publicly funded. Ratcliffe told Sky Sports that Manchester United’s new stadium could become a ‘Wembley of the North.’ And he said the new venue should be... » Read more


‘Troubled’ Co-op Live get the ball rolling!

Co-op Live Arena opens doors

Manchester’s (UK) troubled new Co-op Live Arena finally opened its doors to the public on May 14th at the fourth attempt, following a series of highly-publicized problems and delays that forced it to call off its first events. ‘BBC’ stated that after shows by the English comedian Peter... » Read more


Co-op Live face tech music; acts move to AO

Take That concerts moved from Co-op Live to AO Arena

The English pop group ‘Take That’ have become the latest act to move shows from the troubled Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, England (UK) amid a series of “technical issues”. ‘BBC’ stated that the rival venue the AO Arena in Manchester confirmed it would now host the band’s five dates... » Read more


Co-op Live Arena go-to-the-mat opening issues

Co-op Live Arena will open April 23rd

The saga over the launch of United Kingdom’s largest arena – the Co-op Live in Manchester – continues to rumble on after its opening was again delayed, with more shows postponed. ‘IQ’ stated that the May 1st performance by the American rapper and singer A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie at... » Read more


OVG boss plans splashy venue in London

OVG Tim Leiweke on future London venue

The American businessman behind Manchester’s new £365m Co-op Live Arena – whose opening has been delayed for a second time and is now scheduled to open on May 1st – is considering building a second glitzy venue in the United Kingdom, this time in Hammersmith, London, arguing the... » Read more


In-a-soup Co-op Live Arena top gun quits

Co-op Live arena issues new renderings

The General Manager of Manchester’s (UK) troubled Co-op Live Arena has resigned after a series of problems and delays. ‘BBC’ stated that Gary Roden has quit his role days after comedian Peter Kay’s opening shows were canceled this week, as the £365m venue was not ready on time. The... » Read more


Co-op Live opening on ice over power issues

Co-op Live Arena postpones opening date

The United Kingdom’s (UK’s) largest and newest arena – the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester – has postponed its opening night with just 24 hours notice after work failed to finish on time. The opening day has been pushed back by one week following a preview show that saw a number of... » Read more


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